Overview

Revitalize your confidence and take your paddling skills to new heights on this five-day course designed for those with limited experience on moving water or those needing a boost after a hiatus or setback. Our friendly, highly qualified team will guide you in consolidating your existing skills before venturing into more advanced techniques.

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of river reading and rescue, hone your rolling skills, and find a newfound sense of ease on the water. The course combines hands-on river trips with static, site-based coaching sessions, and puts a strong emphasis on safety.

On day one, the focus will be on revisiting fundamental skills, with the rest of the week dedicated to practical skill development and essential safety training. By the end of the week, you’ll leave feeling more comfortable and capable, ready to enjoy paddling more than you ever thought possible.

The Objectives

You’ll develop your existing skills, gain a more in-depth insight into river reading, rescue and further develop your roll. You’ll leave feeling more comfortable and relaxed on the water so that you enjoy your paddling more than you ever thought possible.

What to Expect

On day one, we’ll revisit the fundamental skills underpinning white water kayaking. You’ll spend the rest of the week on a series river trips to develop your practical skills. We’ll also deliver a number of static site-based coaching sessions. Throughout the week, we’ll also cover essential safety and rescue skills to enable you to stay safe whilst paddling.

Experience Required

You need to have some white water experience, and be able to perform a flat water roll.

How Should I prepare?

You should have kayaked fairly recently but not necessarily in white water. You should be fit enough for an active five days.

All you need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles. We have an extensive selection of kayaks from a range of manufacturers. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you’d like to. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring your own kit.